Post Grape-Nuts launches integrated effort directed at men

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Post Grape-Nuts is launching an integrated marketing campaign created by Ogilvy New York that specifically targets men, titled “That Takes Grape Nuts.” The cornerstone of this initiative is an original 50-episode web series titled ‘The Guy’s Manual.’ The series is produced by OgilvyEntertainment, Reveille and MSN. It is airing exclusively on MSN (http://theguysmanual.msn.com/) and features host Kenny Mayne from ESPN’s “Mayne Street.”


The “That Takes Grape Nuts” tag is the foundation for the series that provides advice to men on how to get the tough things done. The campaign also includes print, radio and banner ads through Sports Illustrated’s media network that drive to the MSN website. The effort is debuting with 14 episodes that will eventually expand to include as many as 50 total webisodes airing over the next eight months.

“Branded entertainment is a cost-effective vehicle to reach your target audience, and with Reveille, who has a proven track record in developing this form of programming, we have produced an original series that captures the positioning of Grape-Nuts,” said Doug Scott, President of OgilvyEntertainment. “In addition, our partnership with MSN delivers a branded channel with additional content that creates an ongoing relationship with the consumer.”

Webisodes in “The Guy’s Manual” provide a step-by-step guide to tackling the kinds of problems that face men everyday. Episodes include “Landing a Date with the Cute Girl at the Office,” “Throwing Back the Biggest One You’ve Ever Caught,” “Striking Out Your Childhood Hero at Fantasy Camp” and “Taking Your Fiancee’s Poodle for a Morning Jog,” all hosted by Mayne and delivered with his trademark dry wit.

“The Guy’s Manual” includes webisodes and articles to discuss everything from work and relationship to family and style. In addition, visitors to “theguysmanual.msn.com” can send “nuggets” of wisdom to friends and learn about Grape Nuts.

Also partnering on this effort are Post’s media agencies MediaVest who negotiated the program with Sports Illustrated and Digitas who arranged for the exclusive programming with MSN.